Mate choice and polyandry benefit reproduction and progeny fitness in the ladybird Hippodamia variegata (Goeze)
The effect of mate choice and polyandry on the reproductive performance and progeny fitness of a predaceous ladybird, Hippodamia variegata Goeze, was studied. The following mating combinations were used: (i) virgin female paired with the same and initially unmated male once per day (monogamy with li...
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| Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2011-12-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Environmental Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://ejes.cz/index.php/ejes/article/view/30 |